Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce And Braised Fruit Recipe

Name: Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce And Braised Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) chicken, quartered; 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced crosswise; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles (from canned chipotles in adobo)*; 2 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 pound pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 ounces dried apricots (about 2/3 cup); 3 ounces dried cherries (about 1/2 cup packed); 3 green onions, chopped; 10 large fresh epazote leaves,** finely chopped (optional); Warm corn tortillas; **A fresh herb that is available at Latin markets.

Servings: persons

1 (3-pound) chicken, quartered
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced crosswise
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles (from canned chipotles in adobo)*
2 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered
1 cinnamon stick
1 pound pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ounces dried apricots (about 2/3 cup)
3 ounces dried cherries (about 1/2 cup packed)
3 green onions, chopped
10 large fresh epazote leaves,** finely chopped (optional)
Warm corn tortillas
**A fresh herb that is available at Latin markets.

1
Rub chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD
2
Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add onion to pot; saute 2 minutes. Add garlic and chipotles; stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatillos and cinnamon stick; return chicken pieces to pot. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Add pears, apricots, and cherries and simmer until pears are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with chopped green onions and epazote, if desired. Serve with warm tortillas.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-pound) chicken, quartered, 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced crosswise, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce And Braised Fruit falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce And Braised Fruit

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